NP, MAP 1/3A/1861

From the Memphis Appeal
 
January 3, 1861
 
Memphis & Little Rock Railroad -- Important
   We learn from the Little Rock True Democrat, of the 29th ult., that a bill has passed the senate of Arkansas loaning to this company the sum of one hundred thousand dollars. It was probably taken up in the house on the day following with a strong probability of its passage. The True Democrat remarks that, so far, the legislature has shown a disposition to afford the road all the aid possible, and makes a strong appeal in its behalf. It well says:
   All the individual aid possible has been given. Tennessee and Memphis have done their part well. They have put a third of the road in operation, and with the assistance of this city and county, have made almost all the rest of the road ready for the iron, which has been bought, but which yet remain in the custom house, and will remain there until the company can get the cash to pay it. Everything now depends on the acts of the legislature. Let Arkansas do her part.

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